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Family, Friends and Alumni Weekend

Join us for Family, Friends and Alumni Weekend on OCTOBER 4-5, 2024

We invite you to explore the transforming UMSL campus with a flexible weekend schedule to balance between family bonding and UMSL-sponsored fun. We have planned events that allow for a very personalized experience with your family, friends, alumni, and the entire UMSL community.

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Why should I attend Family, Friends and Alumni Weekend?

  • Participate in the 5 th annual UMSL 5K Walk and Race around UMSL campus
  • Enjoy a wide variety of events including tailgate activities and food trucks
  • Network with other alumni, parents, families of students attending UMSL
  • Mingle with members of the UMSL community
  • Learn and explore the transforming campus landscape during a campus tour
  • Find out how much our UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni love UMSL!
  • Cheer on the UMSL Student-Athletes during a soccer match!

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact New Student Programs and Campus Visits at newstudentprograms@umsl.edu or the UMSL Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@umsl.edu.

Downloadable Schedule (pdf)

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Triton Store: (25% Off All In-Store Purchase)

1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM Campus Tours Hosted by Welcome Center

5:00 PM Triton Athletics Women's Soccer Game and Tailgate (Maryville University) *

7:30 PM Triton Athletics Men's Soccer Game and Tailgate (Maryville University) *

UMSL Athletic Soccer Match Ticket(s)

*UMSL Student Free Admission with TritonCard ID. Required soccer match registration in advance for free admission to these soccer matches.

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

Residential Life Visitors: All Day

7:30 AM Check-in for 5K Race

7:45 AM - 8:30 AM Yoga Warm-up, Sponsored by Recreation and Wellness Center

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM *UMSL 5K Run and Walk, hosted by the UMSL Office of Alumni Engagement

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UMSL Alumni 5K Run and Walk

Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Students and Friends, join us for the 4th annual UMSL Alumni 5K Run and Walk on the campus of the University of Missouri–St. Louis. See old friends, meet new ones, enjoy the beautiful surroundings and make strides toward a healthier life. All participants will receive a short-sleeve event shirt, the opportunity to win a medal, plus other Triton treats and surprises. All are welcome to sign up!

5K Run Walk Race Registration

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Triton Store (25% Off All In-Store Purchase)

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Welcome Center Open in the Millennium Student Center, Walk-in Tours

10:30 AM – 2:00 PM Triton Tailgate: Food Trucks, Yard Games, DJ, Louie Picture Station, Tent Activities with Pumpkins with Veterans Center, College of Business, New Student Programs, Recreation and Wellness Center, and Office of Alumni Engagement.

Food Trucks will be on campus; food, drink and desserts for purchase.

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Scoops of Joy


Triton Tailgate Registration

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM Recreation and Wellness Center Tour

10:30 AM - 2:00 pm ESport Arena Open, Millennium Student Center

7:00 PM Evening Entertainment: Free Outdoor Movie: Twisters (Twister 2) | Oak Hall Lawn

TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER WEEKEND EVENTS: 

Ginastera and Dvořák: From Argentina to Bohemia*

Cristian Măcelaru conducts Dvořák’s exuberant Sixth Symphony. Vibrant music by Alberto Ginastera and Gabriela Lena Frank showcases the virtuosity of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Ticket are available for October 4 at 10:30 am and October 6 at 3:00 pm. Tickets range from $20-$75.

Springboard to Learning: Lip Sync Battle*

Lip Sync Battle – St. Louis is Springboard to Learning’s largest annual fundraising event. Proceeds directly benefit the children participating in Springboard’s early childhood, in-school, after-school, and summer arts-integrated educational programs. Drinks, snacks, silent auction and the long-awaited lip sync battle will happen on October 5 starting at 5:30 pm. Tickets begin at $60, tables (4 seats) begin at $200.

Tickets and more information

 

ACTIVITIES WITH AN ASTERISK * HAVE A SMALL COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT. TICKETS ARE PURCHASED PRIOR TO THE EVENT.